The election of Maldives’ Foreign Minister, Abdulla Shahid, as the 76th President of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) could not have come at a better time for the island nation. Shahid commences his year-long term in September, and his elevation, it is hoped, can change the archipelago-nation’s standing in the international community, particularly as the global body is otherwise considered to be a club for rich and powerful nations, of.
Presidential poll 2017: EC allows Manohar Parrikar, Derek O Brien to vote from their states; Voters to use special pen
Presidential poll 2017: EC allows Manohar Parrikar, Derek O Brien to vote from their states; Voters to use special pen
The 2017 Presidential Polls Are Scheduled To Be Held On Monday And The New President Will Be Sworn On July 25.
News Nation Bureau | Edited By : Rahul Mishra | Updated on: 16 Jul 2017, 08:13:32 PM
New Delhi:
The Presidential Elections are scheduled on Monday and Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar, Trinamool Congress spokesman Derek O’Brien are among 14 Rajya Sabha members who have earned permission from the Election Commission to vote in their respective states instead of casting their ballot in Parliament.
The presidential poll is scheduled to be held on July 17, while the counting of votes would take place on July 20. As per the schedule, June 28 is the last day for nominations, while a candidate can withdraw from the electoral battle till July 1.
Joe Biden s economic council pick Sameera Fazili was part of protests against Article 370 abrogation
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Experts on Indo-USA ties told ET that while Fazili’s incoming position may not allow her any role in US foreign policy, her actions need to be monitored.
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Experts on Indo-USA ties told ET that while Fazili’s incoming position may not allow her any role in US foreign policy, her actions need to be monitored.
New Delhi: Kashmiri origin Indian-American Sameera Fazili, who is the newly appointed Deputy Director of the National Economic Council of the Biden administration, has a track record of playing a role in anti-India protests in USA over the Kashmir issue.
Nitish Kumar meets PM Modi at lunch a day after skipping luncheon hosted by Sonia Gandhi
Nitish Kumar meets PM Modi at lunch a day after skipping luncheon hosted by Sonia Gandhi
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Who Skipped A Luncheon Meet Of Opposition Parties On Friday, Met Prime Minister Narendra Modi On Saturday At The Lunch Hosted For Visiting Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth.
News Nation Bureau | Edited By : Kanishk Sharma | Updated on: 27 May 2017, 05:23:17 PM
New Delhi:
Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar, who skipped a luncheon meet of opposition parties on Friday, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday at the lunch hosted for visiting Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth.